Frequency during pregnancy?

[Insultee Suspended]

Hi everyone! My business is just starting to really get going and it seems that every time I come home from a new client, I have a list of questions that need researching!

I have just seen a client who is 6 months pregnant, is very well, with no particular associated health problems except for being a bit stressed through work, and a bit of lower back pain as you would expect. She would like to continue treatments right up to her due date. I plan to continue full, general 45-60 min. sessions with maybe a bit more time spent on spine and diaphragm, and going gently on reproductive areas.

How often would you recommend treating, and would it be best to offer shorter, more frequent treatments as she gets close to her due date?

Many thanks for any advice!

 

[sandirs]

...they usually want more especially on the 41st week!
Much depends on individual client needs and response.
I suggest you play it be ear.
Good luck

 

[bvevhufg]

Thanks for the advice!

I wonder if any other reflexologists have any thoughts and advice on frequency and length of treatments between 4 months and full term pregnancy?

Many thanks!

 

[Clare.]

I just had an enquiry from someone who was 4 months pregnant but because she would be my first paying client, and I'm just not that confident yet, I referred her on to another practitioner. My partner thinks I'm just chickening out (which might be partly true as I am nervous about starting treating actual clients), but I just don't feel sure about treating her.

Do you think I did the right thing? Or am I, as my partner says, just a big chicken?!?

Mel

 

[Sexy Dude]

I like to start all new clients with a short course of treatments (at least 3 treatments once a week) especially if they are suffering from any symptoms. Then I would treat every 4 weeks throughout the pregnancy until they are around 34/35 weeks (which often co-incides with maternity leave starting so luckily they have more time!) and then I would suggest weekly treatments until the baby is born. Which reminds me.. I am now 33 1/2 weeks myself so must up my own treatment frequency!!

And Melissa - I don't think you chickened out at all. Wait until you feel confident in treating pregnant clients, ask lots of questions on here and then go for it when you're ready. But do remember that (in most cases) pregnant women are not ill, and their bodies are going through a very natural process, so there is nothing to be afraid of.

Sarah x

 

[Nicegurl21]

Hi all

A question for SarahReflex. I am treating a pregnant client tomorrow for the first time and she is more than 13 weeks. She was one of my case studies a few months ago! Question is what to avoid treating during the routine, I know to avoid the pituary and go gentle on the reproductive but what about endocrine? Any help appreciated.

 

[Tundsyday]

Hi John

I would avoid most of the endocrine system completely, except for the adrenals and I also now work lightly on the ovaries in early pregnancy (although more importantly before 10 weeks) as they have such an important function at sustaining pregnancy. Also I would keep away from the uterus point, which up until around 12 weeks will still be inside the ankle. Once your client can notice a "bump" the uterus will have moved out of the pelvic cavity and into the abdomen, and therefore moved on the foot - initially to the base of the heel, moving upwards throughout pregnancy up to the diaphragm by 40 weeks. So you see, it's difficult to avoid the uterus after 12 weeks or so, not that I believe it should be avoided if the pregnancy is going well without any threat of miscarriage.

Good luck!

Sarah x